Postapocalyptic fiction is set in a world or civilization after such a disaster. Chemical warfare has caused mutations in the human species, producing a new. As you might expect, the story is a beautifully crafted narrative that intertwines raw human emotion with layers of cultural commentary and insightful analysis. Not even during the cold war were science fiction books about the apocalypse and life afterward so popular. If there was any doubt that post apocalyptic fiction rules the book world, it was probably erased when emily st.
A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. If the book is in a series, please only vote for the first book. The 1st centuries ad saw the recording of the book of revelation from which the word apocalypse originated, meaning revelation of secrets, which. Its not exactly postapocalyptic, more like the events leading up to a totally unexpected second coming. As a reflection of that, there are more books about the apocalypse and dystopian times than ever. Very best postapocalyptic fiction 268 books goodreads. Why are many of todays hottest authors writing post. Search keywords advanced view show all novels only series only trilogies only.
As sloane crosley points out, postapocalyptic novels written by women because post apocalyptic fiction is all the rage. Deleted video a pail of air postapocalypse, sf audiobook by fritz leiber. This perhaps the most popular way that post apocalyptic novels start. To get started, you need a big or little bang, and main characters who may or may not embody the new future of civilisation. Neil gaiman with the recent release of fallout 4, this post couldnt come at a better time. You can sometimes learn a lot of important survival skills from them, and improve your mental preparedness while enjoying them. Does postapocalyptic literature have a nondystopian. In the novel, the prophecies of daniel, revelation, and jesus all come true. Best dystopian and postapocalyptic fiction 3361 books. It is now evident why the mcclane apocalypse book six is one of the best post apocalyptic books published. Nuclear war and communism was a major concern during the 1950s and after.
Listing for books having genre apocalyptic and post apocalyptic fiction further explore books having similar tags sciencefiction, speculativefiction, dystopia, fiction, novel. Although some may grow fatigued from the prevalence of bleak landscapes filled with horrific mutations, postapocalyptic fiction as a genre is just as diverse as it is popular. In unrelated news, this is a classic of post apocalyptic fiction. Station eleven joins falls crop of dystopian novels the. Some sort of nuclear war or conflict leads to mankind essentially blowing itself up.
Starting out as a group of friends who realised they were interested in post apocalyptic books created this group as half joke not fully understanding the obsession that was to come. Postapocalyptic fiction demands a lot of different elements, or tropes, that need to be addressed, or present in the book in order to make it believable. Some of my favorite postapocalyptic prepper novels. The current golden age started in 2004 and shows no signs of relenting. Like many post apocalyptic books, it is a cautionary tale against nuclear warfare and about taking the dangers of science too far. Lets take a look at some of the most popular ways that armageddon happens in post apocalyptic science fiction books and some examples of each. When it comes to writing genre novels, there are certain expectations.
Postapocalyptic fiction differs from apocalyptic fiction, where the end of the world is currently taking place and the characters and fighting to survive it. A canticle for leibowitz takes place 600years after an event known as the. Some of my favorite postapocalyptic prepper novels posted on july 12, 2015 by franklin horton as a writer of books that some classify as postapocalyptic or prepper fiction, i frequently get emails from people saying that they liked my book and want to know if i could recommend any similar books. How to write a postapocalyptic fiction novel writing. Dystopian means a story is taking place in a setting. Postapocalyptic means that an apocalypse has occurred meaning some massive event that has destroyed much of life on earth and the story takes place after the apocalypse. I know this is not a complete list and never will be, because new books are published every day. Jan 04, 2014 here are the very best postapocalyptic books, as well as other stories involving the exploitation of expertise for rebuilding civilisation, such as by timetravellers thrown far into either the past or future. This is a list of apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction works as portrayed in literature.
The apocalypse events vary from runaway climatic changes and conditions to manmade events such as nuclear warfare and medical experiments that result in harmful viruses and plagues. Apocalyptic and post apocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of science fiction, science fantasy, dystopian or horror in which the earths technological civilization is collapsing or has collapsed. Discover the best post apocalyptic science fiction in best sellers. Fast forward to the postapocalyptic future, over 200 years from the present. In since tomorrow, everyone is fighting to retain human values decades after a global collapse. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. Apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of science fiction, science fantasy, dystopian or horror in which the earths technological civilization is collapsing or has collapsed. Postapocalyptic fiction are works of literature in which civilization comes to an end. Postapocalyptic and disaster fiction books creative texts. Best postapocalyptic fiction a list for the best after the fall. With four books on this list, hugh howey is the current king of the postapocalypse. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach.
People seriously seem to be confusing dystopian with postapocalyptic. Following a horrible war, the few inhabitants left on earth are plagued by disease and imminent death. The postapocalyptic fiction genre has become increasingly popular as worldwide disasters, civil unrest and confidence in world governments collapses or as people yearn for simpler times. Its a grim read, made perhaps grimmer by how little it tells you about the world it. A frustrated writer struggles to keep his family alive when a series of global catastrophes threatens to annihilate mankind. The top 21 postapocalyptic science fiction books wool. Postapocalyptic fiction is a highly fertile genre for authors of speculative fiction.
What do these books say about us apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction has become vastly popular amongst teens and adults since the end of the cold war. Sep 26, 2019 home 49 of the best postapocalyptic books. No survival library is complete without postapocalyptic fiction or disaster fiction books as part of your prepper gear. Since the golden age of post apocalyptic fiction in the 1950s, the literary landscape has grown darker and more bleak by the year. Lets take a look at some of the most popular ways that armageddon happens in postapocalyptic science fiction books and some examples of each. The 10 best postapocalyptic books to read before the. This is a list of apocalyptic and post apocalyptic fiction works as portrayed in literature, film, television, and, comics apocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of science fiction that is concerned with the end of civilization due to a potentially existential catastrophe such as nuclear warfare, pandemic, extraterrestrial attack, impact event, cybernetic revolt, technological singularity. In unrelated news, this is a classic of postapocalyptic fiction. Books about post apocalyptic fiction sorted by popularity project gutenberg books about post apocalyptic fiction sorted by popularity.
John mandels station eleven became a national book award finalist. Earth evacuated, the systems colonised but for one seasoned lawman the abandoned planet is unfinished business. They are terrifying tales of suffering and agony to the worlds population. May 02, 2015 does post apocalyptic literature have a nondystopian future. Online shopping for postapocalyptic science fiction from a great selection at books store. It is a gateway to the best apocalyptic and postapocalyptic content the web has to offer. List of apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction wikipedia. We meet once a month at the star of kings pub, kings cross, to chat about a preset post apocalyptic book, as well as organising author events, movie nights and. Its pretty possible that your characters are struggling to survive after the apocalyptic event and trying to restore the world they live in. Oct 21, 2014 post apocalyptic fiction differs from apocalyptic fiction, where the end of the world is currently taking place and the characters and fighting to survive it. Complete list of postapocalyptic books prepper press. One day he borrows the jacket of a longdead postal worker to protect himself from the cold. Almost five years after the battle of hogwarts ended in harry potters death and the triumph of lord voldemort, hermione granger and her surviving friends battle to keep hope alive in a postapocalyptic world where muggles now know about magic. Please read possible spoilers we worked on this film as.
The post apocalyptic fiction genre has become increasingly popular as worldwide disasters, civil unrest and confidence in world governments collapses or as people yearn for simpler times. Store shelves and libraries are packed with post apocalyptic, dystopian novels right now. Things can always be worse and you can rely on novelists to put that phrase into cold, hard words on the page. The 50 best post apocalyptic books from nuclear armageddon to bioengineered super plague, humanity has a timeless fascination with the end of the world. Stephen king is an author of postapocalyptic fiction. When it comes to postapocalyptic fiction, and your readers pick up your book, everything from the title to the cover to the blurb will need to show which genre your book belongs in.
Best alternate history best dystopian and post apocalyptic fiction best epic fantasy best fantasy of the 21st century best. Project gutenberg offers 61,254 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. Daniel struggles to survive in a postapocalyptic world, while coping with the loss of everything he once knew and loved. But like our complete list of of postapocalyptic movies, i see the list as a work in progress, where new books are added over time. Noahs ark and the flood that wiped earth clean of wicked mankind is an early example of postapocalyptic writing but the modern genre of end of the world literature can be traced back two centuries to mary shelleys the last man published in 1826. Postapocalyptic novels almost always take place in the future, although some describe the end of past civilizations that no longer exist. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as. Of or pertaining to a fiction genre dealing with the collapse of society. In a future america taken over by totalitarian rule, women. The list below is along the same vein, but examines only works published between 1805 and the start of the nuclear age in 1945. The protagonist a wanderer trades tales for food and shelter in the dark and savage aftermath of a devastating war. Lucifers hammer has all you could want from a post apocalyptic book a massive, worlddestroying comet dubbed, you guessed it, lucifers hammer, tsunamis, plagues, famine, cannibals and scavengers. Quite possibly only three or four of these works will be familiar to anyone.
Jul 23, 2010 what are some great post apocalyptic novels. Swan song is one of the best postapocalyptic fiction books which deals with the battle between the good and evil deciding the fate for humanity. For example, a romance novel needs to focus on the romance. I know there are many others, but these are the books i have read and can vouch for. The ultimate guide to writing a postapocalyptic novel. Post apocalyptic book list home books ebooks moviestv comics games suggest a title. For every word there is to describe the end of days, there are five different ways authors have envisioned the mechanics of how it would actually happen. Apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction are subgenres of science fiction that are set in a time period where the earth as we know it is coming to an end. Apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of science fiction, science fantasy. End of the world literature postapocalyptic fiction on. Best apocalyptic or postapocalyptic ya fiction 299 books. Postapocalyptic fiction goes together with apocalyptic fiction, because the postapocalyptic world wouldnt exist unless the actual apocalypse happened. The time frame may be immediately after the catastrophe, focusing on the travails or.
Add enders game to the list of books on here that are neither postapocalyptic nor dystopian if these are to have any meaning as subgenres. You can sometimes learn a lot of important survival skills from them, and improve your mental preparedness while enjoying them so, if youve already checked out these nonfiction survival books and enjoyed these top doomsday movies, you might want to give these postapocalyptic books a read. Written in 1977, pournelle and nivens novel is one of the oldest post apocalyptic tales to have truly stood the test of time and in the eyes of many, its one of the genres archetypal stories. Best postapocalyptic books there is a rich and satisfying seam of scifi novels whose core themes overlap with those of the knowledge. Journey with twentyone speculative fiction authors through the fractured borders of human migration to examine assumptions and catch a glimpse of the dreams, struggles, and triumphs of those who choose or are forced to leave home and familiar places. Postapocalyptic book club london, united kingdom meetup. Postapocalyptic fiction genre complete list of book genres. Heres a chart of the top postapocalyptic science fiction books, and when they were published. Weve all got books on the bedside table weve been meaning to read for.
One of the first science novels i got from the science fiction book club was the long loud silence by wilson tucker. Get yourself a copy today and experience post apocalyptic fiction in a whole new light. Top 10 books about the apocalypse books the guardian. As the world and cyberworld come crashing down, bending. Postapocalyptic fiction can be set in the current day or the far off future. Additionally, the story can take place right after the cataclysmic event or years after the. The apocalypse event may be climatic, such as runaway climate change. It means that you have to mention what exactly has happened and how this event affected the humanity. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Nov 07, 2014 3 comments on postapocalyptic fiction. Station eleven, which comes out on tuesday, is part of a cluster of post. The hunger games inspired lots of readers to delve into the exciting dystopian genre and other stories about survival in a post apocalypse america.
This perhaps the most popular way that postapocalyptic novels start. The time frame may be immediately after the catastrophe, focusing on the travails or psychology of survivors, or considerably later, often including the theme that the existence of precatastrophe civilization has been forgotten or mythologized. Because of climate change, pandemic, a global economic collapse and a massive earthquake, vancouver, canada, has been transformed into town, a squalid city of ruins inhabited by the desperate and the dying. Published in 2006, this is the apotheosis of apocalyptic fiction, rightly appearing near the top of every list. Postapocalyptic fiction the world is yours to destroy. No survival library is complete without post apocalyptic fiction or disaster fiction books as part of your prepper gear. It examines the physical, mental, spiritual, and moral state of mankind when all our safety nets and social conventions are stripped away. Sep 06, 2014 its a somewhat anxious time, and postapocalyptic fiction is a way to channel our anxieties, she said.
Vote for your favorite dystopian and postapocalyptic books. So, if youve already checked out these nonfiction survival books and enjoyed these top doomsday movies, you might want to give these postapocalyptic books a read. The 10 best postapocalyptic books to read before the world ends. Here are the very best postapocalyptic books, as well as other stories involving the exploitation of expertise for rebuilding civilisation, such as by timetravellers thrown far into either the past or future. Around the same time as the release of the road came max brooks world war z both of which were also later made into movies but this ones a completely different take on the apocalypse, written as a series of interviews.
Jul 23, 20 post apocalyptic fiction focuses on a core group of people and how they survive the consequences of a civilizationending cataclysmic event. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Freebooksy free kindle books, nook books, apple books and kobo books handselected daily. Post apocalyptic fiction can be set in the current day or the far off future. The world feels more precariously perched on the lip of the abyss than ever, and facing those fears through fiction helps us.
Anthony horowitzs top 10 apocalypse books books the. Postapocalyptic fiction books arent just good entertainment. A known object for over a hundred years, scientists struggle to understand why the asteroid is heading towards earth and why it is emitting an intelligent radio signal. Full audio book by jack london dystopian fiction by greatest. Postapocalyptic books are thriving for a simple reason. So, i am starting with a modest list of over 100 books that fit the apocalyptic, postapocalyptic, prepper, and dystopian. Prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Ive listed my favourites below, including a selection of the very best top reads but not dystopian fiction in general. Set in a dangerous near future world, the book of m tells the captivating story of a group of ordinary people caught in an extraordinary catastrophe of forgetting who risk everything to save the ones they love. This fantasy postapocalyptic novel will definitely engross the minds of the readers.
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